Full job descriptionWorkshop EngineerLocation: Outskirts of Colchester (Own transport required)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a hands-on engineer with a mechanical engineering background looking for a varied workshop-based role?
We are recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based on the outskirts of Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company where you’ll play a key role in the assembly, testing, servicing, and maintenance of bespoke industrial equipment.
The successful candidate will be practical, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to develop your skills through ongoing training and exposure to specialist equipment.
The RoleWorking within a busy workshop environment, your responsibilities will include:
*Assembly and packaging of specialist mechanical equipment and systems.
*Testing equipment and systems prior to dispatch (full training provided).
*Carrying out servicing, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of customer equipment.
*Producing reports and documentation relating to workshop projects and repairs.
*Supporting project delivery by working closely with colleagues across multiple departments.
*Assisting with stock control, goods-in, dispatch, and workshop operations as required.
*Maintaining workshop standards, ensuring tools, equipment, and workspaces remain organised and in good condition.
*Supporting health & safety, environmental, and quality procedures within the workshop.
*Assisting with the ongoing development and improvement of workshop processes and facilities.
About YouWe’re looking for someone who has:
*A mechanical engineering, assembly, or maintenance engineering background.
*An engineering qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent practical experience.
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
*The ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines.
*A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support different areas of the business when required.
*Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
*Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable*Experience working with industrial machinery, compressors, pumps, engines, or similar mechanical equipment.
*A working knowledge of electrical systems.
*Forklift truck experience or certification.
What’s on Offer?*Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
*Permanent, full-time position.
*25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
*Ongoing training and development opportunities.
*Opportunity to work with specialist engineering equipment and projects.
*Stable and supportive working environment within a growing engineering business.
If you’re a mechanically minded engineer looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.